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The FA Cup final between Liverpool and West Ham was watched by 11 million, making it the most-watched sporting event of the year so far. The match, screened by the BBC, started with 6.8 million viewers but rose to 11.3 million as the two teams battled it out during a nail-biting penalty shoot-out, which eventually saw Liverpool take the title. The figures are for viewers who watched the match at home and do not include those that saw it in pubs or clubs. A BBC spokeswoman said the corporation was "delighted" with the figures, adding: "They show the nation is warming up for the World Cup next month."